The Portuguese has been subject to media scrutiny throughout his career, but has now warned that he will no longer tolerate fictitious stories.

"Again there is news published about me that is false. I do not want such nonsense to be published but if it does continue, I am going to have a talk with my lawyers," he wrote on his Facebook page on Thursday.

Despite los Blancos' difficult start to the current Liga season, Ronaldo has scored 23 goals in all competitions this term.